Quote of the Week
The sun never quits shining. Sometimes, clouds just get in the way.
–Unknown
Dear Postcard Travellers,
Even when clouds shade our path, the light of hope is always there, waiting to shine through us. Healing and self-care can reconnect us to that inner light.
Join us this week as we journey to remarkable places of renewal offering pampering healing therapies — from a soul-soothing Temazcal in Tulum to mindfulness rituals with monks in Ladakh and a sacred cleansing ceremony in Bhutan. You can also indulge in pampering massages in Argentina’s Río Cuarto.
Taking time for self-care can help you rediscover hope, lighting your path toward peace.
K. Hastings
Editor-in-Chief, Postcard Travel Club
Nourish Your Spirit at the Papaya Playa Project in Tulum
Casa Wellness at Papaya Playa Project nestles along Tulum’s powdery shores and offers a range of treatments to nourish your body, mind and soul.
Enveloped by jungle and sea, this sustainable wellness sanctuary invites you to unwind surrounded by nature. Here, traditional Mayan healing practices blend with modern wellness treatments, offering a tailored approach to relaxation and renewal.
Choose from a wide range of massages—each designed to calm the mind, ease tension and energise the body. Casa Wellness’s signature Temazcal experience, a sacred Mayan steam bath, takes you on an immersive ritual of cleansing and reconnection with nature's elements.
Treat yourself to restorative clay and coconut wraps or indulge in a facial that awakens natural radiance. Casa Wellness invites you to discover the power of true inner peace and holistic healing.
Soak Your Cares Away at Bhutan’s Gangtey Lodge
At Gangtey Lodge in Bhutan, you are invited into a world of tranquillity, cradled by the breathtaking landscapes of the Gangtey Valley. This luxurious retreat introduces you to the traditional, spiritual and natural beauty of Bhutan through five pathways to wellbeing.
From participating in the morning Thrusel cleansing ritual with local monks to joining meditation sessions at the nearby Shedra, each experience encourages a deeper connection with yourself and your surroundings.
Wake to valley mists, meditate in serene temples and partake in evening prayers alongside the lodge’s resident monks. You can also explore the heritage of Bhutan with nature hikes to nearby sacred sites.
At Gangtey Lodge, these experiences can help guide you on a path of healing and self-discovery.
Be Mindful in the Majestic Himalayas
At Lchang Nang Retreat, “The House of Trees,” you’ll find a sanctuary for your search for tranquillity and inner peace. Deeply committed to Ladakhi heritage and sustainability, Lchang Nang offers a range of healing therapies, from yoga to massages and meditation.
Among the retreat’s most transformative experiences is a mindfulness programme designed in collaboration with Samstanling Monastery to deepen your self-connection and calm. You’ll begin with a mindful walk through the monastery, followed by a rejuvenating yoga session and guided meditation led by Geshe, a revered monk.
Complete your journey with tea meditation and let each sip become a celebration of presence and peace.
Find Your Inner Glow at Argentina’s La Urumpta Hotel & AKEN Spa
Set in Argentina’s Río Cuarto, La Urumpta Hotel & Spa by AKEN Mind is a luxurious sanctuary designed to reconnect you with inner calm and well-being.
The on-site AKEN Spa & Wellness programme offers multi-sensory rituals. With guidance from AKEN’s dedicated Personal Wellness Creators, your experience is customised, aligning each treatment with your wellness goals.
Indulge in the art of spiritual alchemy through revitalising massages, therapeutic rituals and bespoke wellness journeys designed to nourish your spirit and renew your body.
La Urumpta’s focus on individual well-being makes it an ideal destination for luxury travellers seeking both relaxation and rejuvenation.
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